How common is absent audio with CV1/Home content?

I've noticed that in a lot of applications the audio disappears when I launch them. So far this has been the case in Farlands, Eve: V and Elite: Dangerous.

Dreamdeck, Lucky's Tale, Oculus Video (although poor quality), and Virtual Desktop all functioned with audio intact.

Which is very odd, as it returns the second I quit the application(s) and return to the Home environment.

I should note that my USB 3.0 drivers were not up to spec. I thought my current USB 3.0 would be sufficient, unfortunately I found out too late that they weren't and now have to make due for a while.

But I was just wondering for context, it this a common problem, and if so, were the problem could be? As in software/hardware and respective components thereof. Thanks for reading and taking the time in advance!

Sorry for sloppy formatting and wording - short on time.